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Local businesses back West Backwell Bowls Club
Mar 29

Mar 29 Local businesses back West Backwell Bowls Club

Loop South West
Business, Culture, Events, Lifestyle, News, Property, Sport, Heritage

West Backwell Bowls Club has signed Parker’s Estate Agents as principal partner and shirt sponsor with exciting new kit set to be revealed in time for the summer season.

Spring lambs delight care home residents
Mar 28

Mar 28 Spring lambs delight care home residents

Loop South West
Science & Nature, Lifestyle, Health, Care

A woman who used to work as a cleaner at a Wellington care home has returned to visit the residents of Camelot House and Lodge accompanied by some special woolly visitors.

Clarke Willmott supports housing association to buy new property for homeless people and their pets
Mar 27

Mar 27 Clarke Willmott supports housing association to buy new property for homeless people and their pets

Loop South West
Business, Legal, Lifestyle, News, Professional Services

National law firm Clarke Willmott LLP has advised Gloucester City Homes (GCH) on the purchase of a property that offers accommodation to homeless people and their dogs.

Investment ensures hotel gym is fit for purpose
Mar 23

Mar 23 Investment ensures hotel gym is fit for purpose

Loop South West
Business, Culture, Food & Drink, Hospitality, Lifestyle, News, Health, Travel

A city centre hotel in Bristol has invested around £50,000 to ensure its gym facilities are fit for purpose.

What effect will the Budget have on UK immigration?
Mar 22

Mar 22 What effect will the Budget have on UK immigration?

Loop South West
Business, Finance, Legal, News, Politics, Professional Services

The stated priority of the chancellor’s Spring Budget last week was to grow the economy.

Bristol hoteliers left out in the cold in budget
Mar 21

Mar 21 Bristol hoteliers left out in the cold in budget

Loop South West
Business, Food & Drink, Hospitality, News, Travel

Bristol hoteliers claim the Government has left them out in the cold again after the budget offered nothing to ease concerns over soaring energy costs.

New homes spark high levels of interest
Mar 20

Mar 20 New homes spark high levels of interest

Loop South West
Business, Lifestyle, News, Property

New-build homes due to go on sale next month (April) in Milborne Port near Sherborne have sparked high levels of interest both from local people and further afield, according to agents Greenslade Taylor Hunt.

Consultant will be ‘Dr Magic’ forever
Mar 19

Mar 19 Consultant will be ‘Dr Magic’ forever

Loop South West
Business, Fertility, Health, Lifestyle, News, Science & Nature

After the birth of Carly and Steve Gibbens’ second IVF baby, they had the chance to introduce their first IVF baby – by then two years old – to the BCRM consultant responsible for his creation, and they told him her name was “Dr Magic.”

Clarke Willmott advises on sale of Proper Cornish  to French Group
Mar 18

Mar 18 Clarke Willmott advises on sale of Proper Cornish to French Group

Loop South West
Business, Exporting, Food & Drink, News, Professional Services, Legal

Lawyers at national law firm Clarke Willmott LLP have advised on the sale of food manufacturer Proper Cornish to a private equity-backed French group. 

Relaxation of immigration rules for bricklayers and carpenters welcomed
Mar 17

Mar 17 Relaxation of immigration rules for bricklayers and carpenters welcomed

Loop South West
Business, News, Recruitment

Design and construction specialist Dan Grimshaw from Hinton Charterhouse, near Bath, has welcomed the news that bricklayers and carpenters are to be added to the list of trades with shortages and that rules governing migrant workers are to be loosened.

Monthly company insolvencies increase 17 per cent year-on-year
Mar 16

Mar 16 Monthly company insolvencies increase 17 per cent year-on-year

Loop South West
Business, Finance, News, Professional Services

Data published today by the Insolvency Service shows that the number of registered company insolvencies in February 2023 was 1,783. This was 17 per cent higher than in the same month in the previous year.

Charlotte’s progress promotes the benefits of investing in people
Mar 15

Mar 15 Charlotte’s progress promotes the benefits of investing in people

Loop South West
Business, Food & Drink, Hospitality, Lifestyle, News, Recruitment, Travel

Charlotte Huxtable has been promoted to the position of Business Development Manager at the DoubleTree by Hilton Bristol City Centre.

Redcliffe Homes sponsors new rugby shirts for Sheldon School 1ST XV
Mar 14

Mar 14 Redcliffe Homes sponsors new rugby shirts for Sheldon School 1ST XV

Loop South West
Business, Events, Lifestyle, News, Property, Sport

Excitement is building for the rescheduled final game of the 2022/3 schools’ rugby season to decide the winners the County Cup which has finally been arranged for 22 March at 1.30pm on the artificial grass pitch at Chippenham RFC.

Calling on tech founders and investors to attend trade mission to Hong Kong
Mar 13

Mar 13 Calling on tech founders and investors to attend trade mission to Hong Kong

Loop South West
Business, News, Technology, Events, Exporting, Finance

Tech West England Advocates (TWEA) is inviting tech founders and investors from across the West of England and the UK to join them to explore Hong Kong’s exciting tech ecosystem during a trade mission later this year.

Osborne Clarke advises Fintern on Abound's £500m funding to accelerate growth of affordable loans
Mar 12

Mar 12 Osborne Clarke advises Fintern on Abound's £500m funding to accelerate growth of affordable loans

Loop South West
Professional Services, News, Legal, Business

Bristol-based lawyers at Osborne Clarke have advised Fintern on its consumer arm Abound, a personal lending start-up that uses artificial intelligence and open banking to provide more accurate and affordable loans, as it raises up to £500 million to turbocharge its growth.  

Local artists to be showcased at third BS5 Art Trail
Mar 11

Mar 11 Local artists to be showcased at third BS5 Art Trail

Loop South West
Arts, Attractions, Events, Lifestyle, News

Local artists will have the chance to showcase their work as the popular BS5 Art Trail returns for its third year and The Chocolate Factory visitor centre in Greenbank has confirmed it will once again be one of the venues.

Five budget pledges that would benefit business
Mar 10

Mar 10 Five budget pledges that would benefit business

Loop South West
Business, News, Professional Services, Finance

“Jeremy Hunt’s Autumn Statement sought to restore the UK’s financial credibility, tackle the cost of living crisis and reduce inflation. It was a pretty bleak affair by anyone’s standards and the outlook for UK business in the short term looked grim.

Bristol’s hospitality heroes shine on biggest awards night yet
Mar 9

Mar 9 Bristol’s hospitality heroes shine on biggest awards night yet

Loop South West
Awards, Business, Events, Food & Drink, Hospitality, News

The latest Night Of The Stars event to honour Bristol’s hospitality heroes has been hailed the ‘biggest and best yet’ by organisers.

Guide dog visits Wellington dementia care home
Mar 7

Mar 7 Guide dog visits Wellington dementia care home

Loop South West
Care, News

Residents of a dementia care home in Wellington responded with lively interest to a recent visit by a local guide dog user, accompanied with her canine companion, who shared with them her experience of life with the support of a guide dog.

Martyn's Law will place greater responsibility on property owners to address security concerns
Mar 5

Mar 5 Martyn's Law will place greater responsibility on property owners to address security concerns

Loop South West
Business, Legal, News, Professional Services, Property

Following the Manchester Arena bombing in 2017, the government is set to introduce legislation that will place greater responsibility on property owners to address security concerns and scale up preparedness for any future attacks. 

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